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And, while you might not be checking into these hotels, there are still ways you can experience some of the grandeur they offer their guests.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Wellness is a key reason to make one of Asia’s most grand hotels, the , your luxurious accommodation of choice during your stay in the city.

Its spa is designed to be a serene haven in the busy city, with visiting meditation and yoga gurus to help guests to relax, traditional tai chi classes to centre the spirit, and therapeutic treatments. Those include an Ignae Digital Detox that uses aromatherapy oils and healing Chinese medicine to calm the nervous system and reduce stress, and the Energy Crystal Healing treatment that utilises crystals, touch therapy and singing bowls to harnesses universal energy. Your wellness experience also extends to the property’s crystal steam room, saunas and ice fountains and four harbourfront pools.

But wellness is only one reason to check into the hotel that features five different types of rooms and five suite options perfect for business trips or family stays. Located in the heart of Central’s financial and cultural centre, the hotel is connected to IFC, a luxury mall where you will find stores such as Lane Crawford, Lanvin and Dior, and is steps from the ferry terminal and the lively Lan Kwai Fong area.

This epitome of urban luxury is also known for its restaurant and nightlife offerings — which visitors to

the city should take advantage of even if they are not staying at the hotel. The Four Season’s cocktail bar, Argo, has been named one of World’s 50 Best Bars and is home to a collection of unique spirits — including its own house gin.

Its restaurants have also garnered accolades, including eight Michelin stars. Savour the classic French fare at Caprice, exquisite dim-sum and seafood from Lung King Heen or the unexpected flavour combinations of Italian omakase at Noi.

Peninsula Hong Kong

For decades, there was only one address sophisticated travellers would check into while in the city, and that was its grand dame of hotels, the . First opened in 1828, the hotel — located next to Victoria Harbour in the Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood — has seen royalty, stars and dignitaries pass through its ornate entrance.

The hotel’s rooms and suites exude elegance and simplicity, with harbour, courtyard and city views. Guests can enjoy such amenities as eight restaurants — including the Michelin-starred Spring Moon serving authentic Cantonese cuisine — a luxury shopping arcade where you will find Chanel, Graff Diamonds and Shiatzy Chen, and the 12,000-square-foot Peninsula Spa. That sanctuary is home to a dry sauna overlooking the harbour, a Roman bath-inspired indoor pool, crystal steam room and fitness centre.

Stays at the Peninsula are made more memorable thanks to its bespoke fleet of Rolls-Royce limousines — all outfitted in the hotel’s signature green — to ferry guests to and from the airport in relaxed luxury. Guests also have the chance to experience Hong Kong during a bird’s eye view tour of the city by helicopter, which can also transfer you to or from the airport to the hotel’s private helipad.

But you don’t need to stay at the hotel to experience one of its most beloved traditions, afternoon tea. This classic experience takes place daily in the Peninsula’s The Lobby restaurant from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy one of the teas from the hotel’s collection while nibbling on finger sandwiches and sweet and savoury desserts.

Ritz Carlton Hong Kong

A 90-second elevator ride is all takes to bring you to the , a luxurious hotel that will literally have you staying in the clouds. Located in the heart of Kowloon in Tsim Sha Tsui, the hotel occupies the 102nd to 118th floors of the International Commerce Centre — which places it 490 metres above sea level and offering spectacular 360-degree views of the city, harbour and surrounding hills.

Settle into one of the five-star hotel’s plush and elegant guest rooms before exploring the property’s many luxurious and sophisticated amenities. Start on the 118th floor where you can unwind in the infinity room or work off that jetlag in the spacious gym while watching boats, ships and junks cruise the harbour below.

After, ride the elevator down to the 112th floor to be pampered at the Ritz-Carlton Spa. It is home to 11 treatment rooms, including two spa suites, where you can experience one of their treatments that blend advanced skincare technology with traditional massage techniques.

Spend some time shopping at Elements Mall, which is located directly below the hotel and is home to luxury stores including Armani, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Cartier, before heading for an elegant dinner at one of the hotel’s restaurants featuring menus full of far flung and local flavours. Among them are the Michelin-starred options Tosca di Angelo, serving classic Italian, and the traditional Cantonese offerings at Tin Lung Heen.

Even if you are not staying at the Ritz Carlton, be sure to ride the elevator to enjoy a unique cocktail at Ozone — the highest bar in the world at nearly 490 metres in the air.

Landmark Mandarin Oriental

Considered one of Asia’s most luxurious and stylish hotels and holding a prestigious five-star award from Forbes, the is a stay like no other. The property features 111 spacious rooms and suites — there are among the largest in the city — that are tranquil retreats whether you are visiting Hong Kong for leisure or business travel.

Located inside the high-end Landmark Mall in Central, the hotel is home to the 25,000 square foot Oriental Spa, which offers signature offerings like its pampering Intelligent Movement Treatment that manipulates your deep muscles and releases tensions to improve mobility. Its facilities include ice fountains, saunas, relaxation rooms and amethyst crystal steam rooms.

Best of all are the properties signature dining options — which you do not need to be a guest to enjoy. Global gourmands will delight at its three Michelin-starred restaurants. They include the contemporary French fine-dining at Amber, the Edo-style sushi creations from Sushi Shikon, and the modern Japanese flavours at the relaxed Kappo Rin.

Better still are its culinary learning opportunities. These unique experiences include a two-hour masterclass to hone your knowledge of fine spirits and cocktails at the hotel’s New York-style bar, PDT (which stands for Please Don’t Tell), and a chance to discover the nuanced flavours of three different caviars, each paired with a champagne, at Amber.

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